Safety Tip of the Month
by Suzi Konopka
Hiking Tips
-If you have any medical conditions, discuss your plans with your Doctor before departing.
-Review your equipment, supplies and your skills. Consider emergency situations (What if you got lost, came upon an injured animal, bad weather, or you or someone your with became sick?)
-Remember it is always safest to hike with at least one other person.
-If your trip is strenuous, get into good shape before setting out.
-If you plan to climb or travel to high altitudes, make plans for proper acclimatization to the altitude.
-Check in advance to familiarize yourself with rules and regulations in the area you are going to.
-If you are hiking with your pet, make sure your pet has proper ID tags on. Should your pet wander off and someone finds your pet they can reach you with proper ID tags on your pet!
-Bring extra water for your pet and make sure you too are drinking enough water.
-Leave a copy of your itinerary with a responsible person. Include such details as make, year, and license plate of your car. Inform person where your are hiking and when you plan on returning.
-Take an American Red Cross First Aid Course.
-Be sure that the hiking boots you are wearing are waterproof.
Some items to bring: Extra Warm Clothing (rain gear, extra socks), Hat, Extra Food, First Aid Kit, Flashlight with extra batteries, Radio (with extra batteries), Foil (use as cup or signaling device), Cell Phone with charger capability; an Emergency Survival Pack for each hiker to include: Knife, Compass, Whistle, Space Blanket, Trash Bags, Water purification tablets, Waterproof Matches, Candles, Power Bars.
Be Safe, Enjoy and Happy Hiking! Remember to carry out what you bring in.
by Suzi Konopka
Hiking Tips
-If you have any medical conditions, discuss your plans with your Doctor before departing.
-Review your equipment, supplies and your skills. Consider emergency situations (What if you got lost, came upon an injured animal, bad weather, or you or someone your with became sick?)
-Remember it is always safest to hike with at least one other person.
-If your trip is strenuous, get into good shape before setting out.
-If you plan to climb or travel to high altitudes, make plans for proper acclimatization to the altitude.
-Check in advance to familiarize yourself with rules and regulations in the area you are going to.
-If you are hiking with your pet, make sure your pet has proper ID tags on. Should your pet wander off and someone finds your pet they can reach you with proper ID tags on your pet!
-Bring extra water for your pet and make sure you too are drinking enough water.
-Leave a copy of your itinerary with a responsible person. Include such details as make, year, and license plate of your car. Inform person where your are hiking and when you plan on returning.
-Take an American Red Cross First Aid Course.
-Be sure that the hiking boots you are wearing are waterproof.
Some items to bring: Extra Warm Clothing (rain gear, extra socks), Hat, Extra Food, First Aid Kit, Flashlight with extra batteries, Radio (with extra batteries), Foil (use as cup or signaling device), Cell Phone with charger capability; an Emergency Survival Pack for each hiker to include: Knife, Compass, Whistle, Space Blanket, Trash Bags, Water purification tablets, Waterproof Matches, Candles, Power Bars.
Be Safe, Enjoy and Happy Hiking! Remember to carry out what you bring in.